transfer students
Enrolled from elsewhere
Transfer students are those who move from one educational institution to another, typically at the college level, bringing credits earned elsewhere toward their new degree.
The term implies mid-journey arrival rather than starting fresh: Transfer students often struggle to build social connections since friend groups have already formed.
A transfer student has chosen—or been compelled—to change course.
Alteration to improve fit
- relocationPermanent change of residence
- orientationPosition relative to surroundings
- adaptationFitting to new conditions
- acclimatizationAdjusting to new conditions
settling in · reorientation · enrollment · matriculation · fresh start · new beginnings · acclimation · familiarization
- mentorshipGuidance from experienced person
- residence hallsOn-campus student housing
- roommatesPeople sharing a residence
- campus lifeStudent existence at university
social integration · belonging · making friends · support groups · cohort · upperclassmen · study groups
Units toward graduation
- transcriptsWritten versions of speech
- equivalencyState of being equal
- prerequisitesNecessary prior conditions
- majorOf chief importance
curriculum · coursework · GPA · degree requirements · academic advisor · course catalog · registration · units
Funds awarded for study
- financial aidFunding for education expenses
- grantsAwarded funds for purposes
- advancementForward movement or promotion
- upward mobilityRising social or economic status
research opportunities · internships · networking · acceptance · affordability · tuition · second chance
Earliest iteration of something
- life experienceAccumulated personal history
- adult learnersOlder people pursuing education
Movement to new territory
- relocationPermanent change of residence
- movementChange in position
- commuteRegular work travel
- displacementRemoval from usual location
adjustment
Alteration to improve fit
- relocationPermanent change of residence
- orientationPosition relative to surroundings
- adaptationFitting to new conditions
acclimatization · settling in · reorientation · enrollment · matriculation · fresh start · new beginnings · acclimation · familiarization · culture shock
peer network
- mentorshipGuidance from experienced person
- residence hallsOn-campus student housing
- roommatesPeople sharing a residence
campus life · social integration · belonging · making friends · support groups · cohort · upperclassmen · study groups
credits
Units toward graduation
- transcriptsWritten versions of speech
- equivalencyState of being equal
- prerequisitesNecessary prior conditions
major · curriculum · coursework · GPA · degree requirements · academic advisor · course catalog · registration · units · syllabus
scholarships
Funds awarded for study
- financial aidFunding for education expenses
- grantsAwarded funds for purposes
- advancementForward movement or promotion
upward mobility · research opportunities · internships · networking · acceptance · affordability · tuition · second chance
first-generation
Earliest iteration of something
- life experienceAccumulated personal history
- adult learnersOlder people pursuing education
migration
Movement to new territory
- relocationPermanent change of residence
- movementChange in position
- commuteRegular work travel
displacement · transience · interstate · community college · out-of-state
- College Applicantsadmits, reapplicants
- College Policytuition caps, federal funding, state funding, financial aid, education policy
- campus populationfreshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, undergraduates
- nontraditional studentsadult learners
- admissionsapplication, acceptance letter, admissions, application deadline, admissions committee
- school attendanceattendance, absence, absences, truancy, tardy
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